Siblings

 

     In The Throne of Fire the characters Sadie and Carter Kane are very relatable. Carter is the older brother who does not like it when his baby sister shows him up. Sadie is only two years younger but likes to act like she is four years older than Carter. The siblings are very different from each other, like most siblings are. Sadie is fiesty and rebelious where as Carter is a rule follower. The two Kane kids don't always get along but love each other unconditionally. In the book, they have to save each other multiple times and would risk anything to make sure the other is ok.

 

     This reminds me alot of me and my siblings. I'm the oldest of four and I am very protective of my little brother and sisters. This is just like how Carter is protective over Sadie (sometimes more than Sadie prefers). I know I would do anything for them. I might never have to run to their rescue from a killer baboon as Carter did for Sadie, but if I had to I would. My siblings and I don't always get along either. I have had my fair share of arguments with them but that doesn't mean I love them any less. I am with the Kane kids in saying that siblings stand by each other no matter what.

 

     I think that there is a special bond between siblings that can't be explained. We just understand each other and can tell when something is wrong. In The Throne of Fire Carter had a horrible vision one night about Apophis, god of chaos, beginning to rise back to power. Sadie could tell just from his expressions and manorisms that something was wrong. This is the same in my family. Siblings just have a connection that is more powerful than anything else and I am luycky enough to be able to experience a bond like this.